Hip Hop fashion has been interlocked with the culture of hip hop since its beginning. As it progresses, the fashion becomes more flamboyant, creative, unique and most important to this list, eccentric as hell.
Over the past decade, hip hop fashion, has become a billion dollar business that is making artists like Jay Z and P Diddy more money than their actual music.
The trends come as quick as they go. My point is proven by the fact that throwbacks to trends are few and far between.
Hip Hop fashion has endured criticism since its beginning. Baggy Pants, bandanas, pants sagging, and bling, were all brought to the mainstream through hip hop.
As you are about to see, the results of trying to be special and stand out in the crowd can be embarrassing. We understand that fashion can only be judged from the eye of the beholder, but don’t tell us that Flava Flav is an innovator.
10.Soulja Boy
As a direct result of the internet, Soulja Boy has skyrocketed to mainstream fame for his catchy records and his bizarre fashion. The 17 year old rapper could be a one hit wonder. Nevertheless, he has his own unique fashion that has earned him a lot of attention.
The creator of such classic hip hop material as “Crank That”, “Yahhhh!, and “Soulja Girl”, is always dressed in his flyest gear.
In this picture, you can see that he has borrowed Fat Joe’s sweater. What are you hiding behind them obnoxious glasses Soulja Boy? Talent?
9.Snoop Dogg
His smooth flow and charisma have kept Snoop Dogg in the mainstream of hip hop for over a decade. Even if he is not the most lyrical rapper in the history of the game, Snoop Dogg keeps himself relevant. Ego Trippin’, his ninth solo album, has received mainly positive reviews. He didn’t even touch a pen. When you’re a Pimp like Snoop, it’s expected that you will wear some abnormal fashion. Sometimes, he takes it a bit to far though.
He came out wearing this gem last year at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Germany.
The skirt is cool, I’m more freaked out by seeing Snoop Dogg wearing a suit.
As I reminisce, what ever happened to the greatness of “Gin n Juice” and “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”.
We appreciate Snoop Dogg for not caring about anyone’s opinion, still we’re not co-signing on this one.
8. Missy Elliot
She is well known for her theatrical performances and captivating records. Missy Elliot might be known in the same capacity for wearing some obscure fashion.
Even her clothing line “Respect M.E.”, produced by Adidas, has the Missy touch.
She likes to shock and awe at concerts and for special appearances.
Take for instance, this well-received performance at the VMA’s in 2006.
When she decided to come out wearing a garbage bag. What else could it be?
She has pushed the envelope on fashion before, the multi-platinum artist, might have reached the plateau with this outfit.
When you have hit singles with the consistency of Missy Elliot – you’re free to wear what you’d like, who are we to judge?
7. Kriss Kross
They are best known for being a talented duo in the 90’s. These impressive youngsters were set to leave a legacy and did they ever.
They are best known for being a hip hop duo in the early 90’s, who wore their clothes backwards. They did have moments of success. When they released their first album,” Totally Krossed Out”, the single “Jump” reached the top of the billboard charts.
When they returned to the spotlight in 96. All the magic had completely faded, “Young, Rich – Dangerous”, was a more gangster approach. The fans weren’t buying it – the album bombed and they haven’t dropped one since.
That’s one of the down falls of hip hop fashion. Trends catch on way to quickly. Before the culture has time for introspection. It’s not even that people think these ideas are cool. They just want to be a part of something because that’s what hip hop is about.
Kriss Kross, will forever be remembered for backwards clothing.
It’s funny, we can laugh at them all we want. At the end of the day, they sold more records than any artist in hip hop has in years. How pathetic is that?
Dressed for success failure.
6. Kanye West
Kanye West has blown up on the scene over the past few years. His lyrics can be powerful and ridiculous in the same bar.
Ironic, because so can his fashion. He has been praised for his style and creativity both as a rapper and a fashionist.
He has reached hip hop celebrity in an almost unprecedented, um, fashion.
He released this track titled “Stronger” in the Summer of 07. It’s a great song with a lot of meaning and we congratulate him on his versatility.
The only issue is, when he performs the track, he wears these glasses that look like lawn chairs. Can you believe people actually want to buy them?
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